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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.61, 766.72 and 303.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.61, 766.72 and 303.53 is: 418.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.61 : 766.72 = 303.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.61/766.72 = 303.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.61x = 766.72 × 303.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.61x = 232,717.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,717.93/555.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.85

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